Heart attack strikes at 39 patient faced long road to recovery
The article tells how Bill Prochaska, 39, collapsed during a summer bike ride from a heart attack. He received rapid care at Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids, underwent oxygen therapy and monitoring, and spent weeks in care before returning to work. Doctors discuss symptoms, risk factors, and the value of coronary care classes for recovery.
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Robert Sedlacek
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Health tips stress heart risk factors and rehab programs
The piece notes silent risk factors for coronary heart disease such as high cholesterol uric acid and early diabetes and urges periodic health exams. It describes rehab via a community cardiac program by Linn County Medical Society Mercy St Luke's Cedar Valley Heart Association and Central YMCA and cites Bill Prochaska's recovery and lifestyle changes after a heart attack.
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Linn County Medical Society
Mercy and St. Luke’s Hospitals
Cedar Valley Heart Association
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Bill Prochaska
Kirkwood Community College
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How To Raise Kids Form Good Eating Habits Early
A pediatric discussion on developing healthy eating in children age 1 to 5, warning against forcing meals, delaying TV during meals, and avoiding junk foods. Emphasizes normal growth rates, mealtime rules, and avoiding emotional pressure. Ends noting Benny Goodman’s age.
Eye myths debunked children TV and reading eye fears
Dr William E Scott of the University of Iowa argues that watching television up close does not ruin children's eyes and that reading distance is not a fixed problem. He notes babies see well by five months and that early reading in poor light may worsen near sightedness.
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